Leveraging the Norwegian Blog Corpus and the Constructicon, EliNor will develop the first AI-driven Learner Chatbot for Norwegian, SnakKIs. This innovative tool is designed to help learners master complex multi-word constructions in practical, real-world contexts, with a particular emphasis on workplace-specific language (yrkesnorsk).

What makes SnakKIs unique is its ability to engage users through dynamic, purpose-driven conversations, generating specific talking points (in Norwegian, a "snakkis") tailored to their individual needs. This functionality enables guided practice in both spoken and written Norwegian, helping learners build confidence and fluency for specific purposes, such as professional communication.

By combining cutting-edge AI with the rich linguistic insights of the Constructicon, SnakKIs offers a groundbreaking approach to language learning and represents a significant advancement in Norwegian language education.

Recent research highlights the many advantages of learner chatbots: they significantly reduce anxiety during speech production, help users efficiently overcome communication barriers, and provide immediate, real-time feedback on errors.